Strategy · Board game · Family
Nim: 17 Counters
Take 1, 2 or 3 counters. Whoever takes the last counter loses. Play solo or with a friend.
- Players
- 1–2 players
- Controller
- TV remote or Phone as controller
- Mode
- Solo · Multiplayer
- Good for
- Family — all ages
About Nim: 17 Counters
Nim: 17 Counters is a quick strategy game for the family. Players share one pile and take turns removing one, two or three polished counters. Whoever takes the final counter loses.
Play against an Easy, Medium or Hard computer, pass the remote locally, or join an online room from two devices. Try different starting counts from 5 to 50 and learn the four-counter strategy.
How to play
- 1
Choose a mode and starting count. The classic game starts with 17 counters.
- 2
On your turn select Take 1, Take 2 or Take 3, then confirm.
- 3
Keep taking turns until no counters remain. The person who took the last counter loses.
Controls
- Left/Right — choose 1, 2 or 3
- OK/Enter — confirm
- Back — cancel selection
- Keyboard 1–3 — select directly
How to Connect Your Phone as a Controller
Turn any smartphone into a wireless game controller in under 30 seconds — no app install or account needed:
- 1
Open Nim: 17 Counters on your television screen to display the room pairing QR code.
- 2
Scan the QR code with your iPhone or Android camera to open the instant browser controller.
- 3
Enter a player nickname. Your phone connects directly to the TV session with real-time private controls.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who wins in Nim?
- The player who does not take the last counter wins.
- What is the trick?
- Try to leave your opponent 1, 5, 9 or 13 counters.
- Can I play Nim on a TV?
- Yes. Use the TV remote to select a quantity and press OK to confirm.
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Guides and ideas
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